IT Automation Consultant, 1-year contract, Neuchatel

May 30, 20222 min read

Updated: May 5, 2023

We are looking for an IT automation engineer for a 1-year contract with our client, a global pharmaceutical company in the Neuchatel area,

Prerequisites

Expertise in Industrial IT and Automation on GxP Systems in a Pharmaceutical environment

Proficiency in Equipment Qualification and Computer System Validation

Autonomous, driving projects from architecture to decommission

Strong relationship and collaboration skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Work closely with various automation, IT, Manufacturing and QA stakeholders to execute the daily operational activities and maintain the systems in a compliant state.

Implement corrective actions as defined by the Deviation management or the Change Control Process that can include (but not limited to) automation code changes, review, design document updates & re-approval, SOP updates and training.

Manage Commissioning & Qualification activities (SAT, IQ, OQ) for the 2022 defined projects related to automation systems

Work independently and supervise the activities of suppliers

Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics

Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines

Skills/Knowledge Requirements

Engineering educational background preferably in Automation, Bio or Chemical processing

Minimum 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment with automation systems

Demonstrated hands-on experience with automation systems

Good Knowledge of specific manufacturing systems (Serialization software, building management Systems, Room Monitoring systems, etc.)

Good knowledge of Pharma/Biotech Processes, Utilities and HVAC equipment

Awareness of Industry 4.0 and related topics.

Good knowledge of IEC 61131, ISA-88 and ISA-95 Standards

Good knowledge of SCADA software and PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)

Knowledge of other platforms is an advantage

Good knowledge of Computer Networking and Fieldbus.

Design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and

associated hardware.

Oversight or participation in all automation aspects of the overall automation projects lifecycle (URS, FS, DS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and system support as well)

Develop procedures and maintain proper documentation related to automation systems

Troubleshooting skills to recover system critical functionalities

Understanding of electrical and P&ID standards

Awareness of 21-CFR Part 11, Eudralex, MHRA

Familiar with GMAO software and IT Ticketing systems (ServiceNow)

Awareness of business and enterprise architecture

Analyse, interpret data, and make sound technical recommendations on continuous improvements and non-conformance remediation

Good knowledge GxP/GAMP/Data Integrity practices

Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel

Excellent analytical and report writing skills

Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation, collaboration, and communication abilities

Capable of working under pressure in a multi-cultural environment, at any level of the hierarchy, effectively with a variety of stakeholders

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